Cruises for seniors are becoming increasingly popular, but remembering these senior travel safety tips will help you stay safe while cruising.
Preventing Caregiver Burnout
As a parent or spouse advances in age, the responsibility may fall upon you to function as a primary caregiver. Though this is a responsibility that most of us would take on without a second thought, it can be an incredibly stressful and emotionally exhausting role to...
The Senior’s Checklist
Brandon Leonard, MA, EMT-CC, Ambulance Medical Technician with the Nassau County Police Department, in Long Island, New York, has tended to a multitude of elderly patients throughout his career. He’s picked up some helpful tips along the way and has offered to share...
How to Stay Properly Hydrated
Summer is upon us, which means that it’s hot, humid, and your perspiration rate is at its highest. And the more you sweat, the more likely you are to experience symptoms of dehydration if you’re elderly. Staying well-hydrated is important year-round, but especially...
Chiropractic Manipulation May Increase Risk of Stroke
According to an article published in the Guardian, there have been well over 500 documented cases of patients suffering from a stroke after having their neck manipulated by a chiropractor. “What seems to happen is that certain manipulations carried out by...
